QA Automation Engineer

ClassWallet$95K — $115K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 5+ years in software quality assurance focused on automation
  • Experience in manual and automated testing
  • Proficient in Playwright or Selenium for automation
  • Experience with CI/CD pipeline integration for tests
  • Expertise in at least one programming or scripting language
  • Solid understanding of agile methodologies with a shift-left mindset
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Execute manual exploratory testing for new features and build automated test scripts
  • Develop and maintain automated test suites using Playwright or Selenium
  • Participate actively in agile ceremonies to voice the importance of QA
  • Collaborate with engineers and product managers on acceptance criteria
  • Perform exploratory testing to find edge cases and usability issues
  • Analyze test results, identify bugs, and work closely with developers
  • Investigate defects to isolate root causes and ensure resolution
  • Advocate for shift-left testing practices and continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Positive, family-oriented team environment
  • Focus on encouragement and positive reinforcement
  • Motivated team with a healthy life perspective
  • Opportunities for career growth and development
Full Job Description
About the Role

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer who combines strong manual testing skills with experience in test automation to help build quality into the software delivery process. This role is ideal for someone who believes quality is a shared team responsibility that starts when requirements are being written. They will contribute to building testing practices that ensure fast, reliable, and continuous delivery of high-quality software.

The right candidate will have a shift-left mindset, working closely with product managers, developers, and other QA engineers to identify risks early, improve test coverage, and embed quality into the entire SDLC.

Responsibilities
  • Execute high-level manual exploratory testing for new features while simultaneously building out automated test scripts for long-term stability
  • Develop and maintain automated test suites using frameworks such as Playwright or Selenium
  • Participate actively in agile ceremonies providing the "QA voice" to keep the team focused on quality deliverables.
  • Collaborate with engineers and product managers to clarify acceptance criteria and testability
  • Perform exploratory testing to uncover edge cases and usability issues
  • Analyze test results, identify bugs, and work closely with developers for timely resolution.
  • Investigate defects, help isolate root causes, and work with engineering teams to ensure resolution
  • Advocate for shift-left testing practices and continuous improvement in quality processes.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance with a focus on automation
  • Experience performing both manual and automated testing
  • Proficiency with automation tools such as Playwright or Selenium
  • Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
  • Expertise with at least one programming/scripting language
  • Solid understanding of agile methodologies with a Shift-Left mindset.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred Requirements:
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
  • Experience with BDD (Gherkin, Cucumber)
  • Familiarity with performance or integration testing
  • Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail)
  • Knowledge of API testing tools

Benefits

ClassWallet is a positive, family-oriented team environment. Our focus is on encouragement, positive reinforcement, and gratitude. We work hard and are highly motivated to win but with a healthy perspective on life.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

About ClassWallet

ClassWallet is a financial technology company that provides a digital wallet platform for K-12 schools. The platform enables schools to manage and disburse funds for various expenses, such as field trips, classroom supplies, and student activities. ClassWallet's platform also provides real-time tracking and reporting of expenses, as well as compliance with state and federal regulations. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida. ClassWallet has partnerships with over 500 schools and districts across the United States.
Learn more about ClassWallet
Size
50 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$3 million
Founded
2014
5 Year Trend
+50%
Revenue
$5 million
NASDAQ

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